Features
- Reading level: Ages 9-12
- Cover Type: Hard Cover with 64 pages
- Published by: Firefly Books September 3, 2005
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1552979164
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1552979167
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Book Dimensions:
9.2 x 9.1 x 0.5 inches
- Weighs: 1.1 pounds
From School Library Journal
Grade 4-8–This outstanding overview of the plight of the world's turtles and tortoises describes the general problems that all turtles face and then explains what is being done to rescue certain species from near extinction. Each chapter is devoted to a particular region of the world and the cultural pressures and environmental issues that challenge its turtles. The book is illustrated with excellent-quality photographs that are closely tied to the text. Maps and charts are useful as are the on the frontlines and at work profiles of scientists in the field. A fast facts section and a list of organizations that are working in turtle research are appended. Other books on the topic cannot match this one for its thorough approach as well as the current information on what is being done in the 21st century to protect the turtle. Throw out your old titles and update your collections with this sure winner.
–Gail E. Wellman, East Middle School, Binghamton, NY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Product Review
Award winning gorgeous photography and inspiring examples of individuals passionately devoted to wildlife conservation great resource. (Debra Bridgman
Green Teacher 200612)
Packed full of data, color photographs and ideas. It is well written and easy to read and digest. (Philip Mills
Resource Links 200602)
Outstanding overview Other books on this topic cannot match this one for its thorough approach. (Gail E. Wellman
School Library Journal 200606)
Concisely written and easily absorbed text. (Ann Hart
Kliatt 200605)
[review of series:] Anyone interested in learning more about endangered animals will find these books fascinating. (Ruie Chehak
Library Media Connection 200601)
Clear, appealing photography and up-to-the-minute details laid out in an engaging format highly recommended. (Gillian Richardson
CM Magazine )
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